Song Dingxiang [Completed]

C62. Face to Face? Face to Face!

Chapter 62

"Excuse me, is Madam Zhou living here?" The young man who appeared was not very old, about twenty years old.

He was tall and slender, with dark skin. However, he spoke with a clear Mandarin accent, indicating that he was from the capital.

Liu Dagui knew that his second young lady had married someone with the surname Zhou, but he had never met him. Now, when he saw the young man looking for Madam Zhou, he hesitated for a moment. "May I ask, young general, who are you?"

The man was dressed as a soldier, with a sword hanging from his waist, holding a horsewhip in his hand. Behind him was a spirited horse, exuding a heroic aura.

"I have come by order to invite Madam Zhou, as well as Mr. Song and their family, to the capital for an audience," the young general gestured towards the direction of the capital.

"What, what's this all about?" Liu Dagui was completely shocked, almost jumping up in surprise.

The young general reassured him, "Don't be afraid, it's good news. Go and pass on the message. I still need to pick up Wang Gonggong from the post station. As for the details, let him explain it." Without waiting for Liu Dagui's reaction, he mounted his horse and rode off.

Liu Dagui was stunned for a moment, then he slammed his thigh in frustration, exclaiming, "Oh my goodness!"

He closed the door and rushed into the courtyard, shouting, "Old Master, Old Madam, Second Young Lady! Something big has happened, something big!"

"Going to the capital?" Song Dingxiang was also confused. "Why didn't the young general mention the reason for going to the capital?"

Liu Dagui, trembling as he spoke, replied, "He didn't, he didn't say. Oh, he just left without explaining. Oh, and he also mentioned that Wang Gonggong will be coming. Goodness, isn't Gonggong someone who serves the emperor?"

Song Dingxiang also felt a little uneasy. She had watched palace dramas before and knew some of the rules of the ancient royal family.

In theory, she was just a commoner, so how could the emperor possibly summon her for an audience?

And to think they even wanted her grandparents to come along?

It was said to be a good thing, but after all, it was meeting the emperor, and a single misspoken word could turn things sour. She really didn't want to deal with those privileged nobles, the class oppression in ancient times was too evident.

She, a small wealthy commoner, would rather just quietly shut herself in and live her days in peace.

The whole family sat in a circle, unsure of how to digest this news.

Liu Dagui was even more confused. He thought the family he served was just wealthy farmers, who would have thought that they now had the opportunity to meet the emperor?

Who knew if they would suddenly rise in status?

If the master attained favor, his position as a so-called steward would be greatly elevated.

Thinking this, he became energized.

"Old master, old madam, please sit here. I'll go wait at the door for that official mentioned. Maybe he can explain this matter clearly, we're just guessing here."

"Go quickly." Song Xingyi hurriedly waved his hand. "Wait properly. Oh, Dingxiang, bring out the tea leaves given by the official, boil some water. And, someone from the eldest son family, hurry and go out to see if you can buy a chicken, some meat, and more eggs to treat the honored guests. Shouldn't we change into new clothes?"